[BC] Vista to XP downgrade

[Mark Earle]

Kevin Tekel wrote:
> Powell Way wrote:
> > If you don't want to pay for it or Microsoft won't let you downgrade,
> > you are stuck. If you install a bootleg copy you'll be hosed once it
> > phones home.
>
> If you have one of the "business" versions of Vista, MS allows you to get
> a free downgrade to XP Pro while keeping the same license.  But if you
> have a "home" version of Vista, you can't downgrade to XP Home unless you
> pay for it.
>
> Here's the scoop:
>
> http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9040318 
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There was also a note today that Dell will be providing a mechanism to 
get XP beyond the "deadline". If you order Visata Biz or Pro, you get 
the rights to XP Pro. Dell will pre-install XP Pro for you (meaning, I 
assume, drivers are available). You will get the XP Pro, and Vista, 
install CDs; and proper licenseing; so you could later install Vista if 
desired or needed.


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